Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: Professor Sami F.  Masri

Research Experience

• Analytically and experimentally investigated the performance of semi-active impact dampers subjected to stationary and nonstationary random excitations. Designed the test setup and implemented the semi-active control algorithm on a flexible structure (Funded by NSF).
• ­ Developed optimum strategies for deploying passive multi-unit impact dampers under stochastic excitation (Funded by NSF).
• ­ Developed time domain techniques for experimental modal parameter identification of the New Carquinez Bridge (Funded by Caltrans).
• ­ Studied the use of vibration monitoring data to track structural changes in a retrofitted building (Funded by NSF and FEMA).
• ­ Developed data-driven system identification techniques for structural health monitoring and nonlinear structural modeling (Funded by NASA).

 Teaching Experience

• Teaching assistant for “Essentials of Electrical Engineering”, Electrical Engineering Department, University of Southern California, spring 2005 and 2006. Designed the lab and demonstrated the application of sensors in civil and mechanical engineering.
• Teaching assistant for “Flight Mechanics I”, Aerospace Engineering Department, AmirKabir University of Technology, fall 1999.

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